{"id":278,"date":"2024-06-03T09:42:55","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T09:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isott2025.com\/?page_id=278"},"modified":"2025-07-17T12:08:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T12:08:43","slug":"young-researchers-symposium","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/isott2025.com\/index.php\/young-researchers-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Researchers Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d0b2c510808 {margin-top: 30px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d0b2c510808\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #5b2b82;\"><strong>Young Researchers Symposium Committee<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1021&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/isott2025.com\/index.php\/hamoon-zohdi\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #5b2b82; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Hamoon Zohdi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Research Fellow, Institute of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;908&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/isott2025.com\/index.php\/dr-lorenzo-cortese\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #5b2b82; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Lorenzo Cortese<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Medical Optics group at ICFO &#8211; The Institute of Photonic Sciences, Spain<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;909&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/isott2025.com\/index.php\/luca-giannoni\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #5b2b82; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Luca Giannoni<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Research Fellow in Biomedical Optics, UCL<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;906&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/isott2025.com\/index.php\/qi-wang\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #5b2b82; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Qi Wang<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Dr. Qi Wang is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;956&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/isott2025.com\/index.php\/jiang-jingjing-2\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #5b2b82; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Jiang Jingjing<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Computational Optical Imaging Research Group, Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory (BORL), University and University Hospital of Zurich<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1248&#8243; 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color: #5b2b82;\"><strong>ISOTT Young Researchers Symposium 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>The ISOTT Young Researchers Committee is delighted to announce the <strong>ISOTT Young Researchers Symposium<\/strong>, an event dedicated to trainees and early-career researchers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Date and Time:<\/strong> Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 08:30 to 14:45<br \/>\n<strong>Meals:<\/strong> Provided<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This symposium is a platform to spotlight young researchers, offering them the opportunity to share their work, exchange ideas, engage with peers and professionals from diverse backgrounds, and socialize in a friendly and informal environment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We invite <strong>students, postdocs, clinical trainees, new faculty, and other early-career researchers<\/strong> to present their work, receive valuable feedback, and participate in insightful discussions and networking. Each participant will deliver a short research talk (approximately 5 minutes), followed by an informal discussion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition to presentations by young researchers, we also have expert talks on key topics beyond research, including <strong>challenges in modern science, AI and human collaboration, and career paths after a PhD<\/strong>. These sessions will provide valuable insights, spark meaningful discussions, and offer guidance for early-career researchers. Don\u2019t miss it!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Call for Presentations:<\/strong><br \/>\nWe encourage young researchers to request an opportunity to present at the symposium. Please note that submission of presentations for the Young Researchers Symposium will be possible during the Abstract Submission process, that will open on 5 February 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Aims and Objectives:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe ISOTT 2025 Young Researchers Symposium is designed to support the growth and development of early-career researchers. The session aims to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Support early-career researchers<\/strong> by fostering networking opportunities in a welcoming and inclusive environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide a low-pressure platform<\/strong> for participants to practice presenting their research and receive constructive feedback.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discuss challenges<\/strong> in research with experienced professionals, gaining practical insights and advice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build connections<\/strong> among peers on the first day of the conference to create a friendly atmosphere for the remainder of the event.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Introduce cutting-edge topics<\/strong> and emerging trends in the field, encouraging curiosity and exploration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facilitate interaction<\/strong> between junior researchers, senior academics, industry professionals, and leaders in the field.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promote collaboration<\/strong>, inspiring participants to form partnerships for future research projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We look forward to welcoming young researchers to this engaging and enriching session!<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #5b2b82;\">Agenda<\/span>:<sup>*<br \/>\n<\/sup><\/strong><strong>Sunday, August 24, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>08:30 \u2013 08:45&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Opening Remarks &#8211; Prof. Ilias Tachtsidis, President of ISOTT2025<br \/>\n08:45 \u2013 10:15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Presentations (Young Researchers \u2013 Part 1)<br \/>\n10:15 \u2013 10:45&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coffee break<br \/>\n10:45 \u2013 12:15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Presentations (Young Researchers \u2013 Part 2)<br \/>\n12:15 \u2013 13:15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Presentations (Invited Speakers)<br \/>\n13:15 \u2013 13:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Questions and open discussion<br \/>\n13:30 \u2013 14:40&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lunch \/ Networking<br \/>\n14:40 \u2013 14:45&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Session Closing<\/p>\n<p>*Slight changes to the agenda will be possible based on the number of participants. <span data-teams=\"true\">\u03a4\u03bf view the preliminary agenda click <a href=\"https:\/\/isott2025.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/YRS_ISOTT2025_Presentations_Schedule.pdf\">here<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #5b2b82;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">Invited Speakers<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1159&#8243; 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